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Advanced Drainage SystemsWMS +0.30%87 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 14.50. GuruFocus rates WMS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 687 Construction companies, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks better than 60.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Drainage Systems's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
WMS'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.7 Med: 14.5 Max: 51.8
Current: 14.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Advanced Drainage Systems was 51.80% per year. The lowest was 8.70% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
WMS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 60.55% of 687
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.7
vs WMS: 14.50
During the past 12 months, Advanced Drainage Systems's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Advanced Drainage Systems was 0.46. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.14.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Advanced Drainage Systems Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.200000
2026-09-01
2026-09-01
2026-09-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2026-06-01
2026-06-01
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.180000
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.180000
2025-12-01
2025-12-01
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $126.05.
Advanced Drainage Systems's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.76.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Advanced Drainage Systems was 1.42%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 0.54%.
Good Sign:
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Advanced Drainage Systems 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
WMS vs SPXC, OC, MAIR: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Advanced Drainage Systems's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Advanced Drainage Systems 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Drainage Systems's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Drainage Systems's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Advanced Drainage Systems 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.50% mean?
Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.50. Over the past decade, Advanced Drainage Systems' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 8.70 to 51.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #271 out of 687 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.50% is near median its 10-year median of 14.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.70 to a high of 51.80. The Construction industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.70. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 14.50% is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #271 out of 687 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Drainage Systems has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Drainage Systems' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to SPXC and OC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Advanced Drainage Systems ranks #271 out of 687 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Advanced Drainage Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.70. Advanced Drainage Systems' value of 14.50% is 35.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Drainage Systems' own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 8.70 to 51.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.50 vs. the industry median of 10.70, Advanced Drainage Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Construction company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Construction companies is 10.70, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advanced Drainage Systems's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 14.50% is 35.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Drainage Systems's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.96, compared to a current price of $126.05 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.50 and 35.5% above the Construction industry median of 10.70. Advanced Drainage Systems' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 14.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $126.05 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $159.96.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Drainage Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WMS:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 14.50% (near median its 10-year median of 14.50)
GF Value™: $159.96 vs. price of $126.05 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% above the Construction median (#271 of 687)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc designs, manufactures and markets water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, providing superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and agriculture markets. The company's products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, infrastructure and agriculture applications. It has two reportable segments: Stormwater and Wastewater. It derives the majority of revenue from the Stormwater segment, which manufactures and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipe and complementary products, including single wall pipe, N-12 HDPE pipe, polypropylene pipe, StormTech, Nyloplast, Inserta Tee, water quality filters and structures, and NDS channel drains, and access boxes.
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